The goal of this strand is to expose educational leaders to the various technology tools that are available to help enhance teaching and learning, as well as enhancing leaders' ability to communicate and collaborate. Although it is not necessary for educators to know everything about each application or emerging technology, it is recognized that a certain level of comfort and familiarity is beneficial when developing an Educational Technology vision for a school site and district. Through the use of online resources, readily available tools, and emerging technologies, educators are better able to address the digital natives that we are teaching.
Day 1, Your Wikispace and your Personal Learning Network
Technology Strand, Overview
The goal of this strand is to expose educational leaders to the various technology tools that are available to help enhance teaching and learning, as well as enhancing leaders' ability to communicate and collaborate. Although it is not necessary for educators to know everything about each application or emerging technology, it is recognized that a certain level of comfort and familiarity is beneficial when developing an Educational Technology vision for a school site and district. Through the use of online resources, readily available tools, and emerging technologies, educators are better able to address the digital natives that we are teaching.
Day 1, Your Wikispace and your Personal Learning Network
Overview of the Wikispaces EnvironmentCustomizing Your Wikispaces Page
Twitter
RSS feeds and readers
Diigo/Delicious
Statewide Educational Technology Services (SETS projects)
Homework Assignment
Day 2, Google Docs
Review of Day 1Google Accounts
Data in Spreadsheet
Integrating Graphs into Presentations
Forms and Surveys
Collaboration
Homework Assignment
Day 3, Communication
Review of Day 2Blogs
Podcasts
Gcast
RSS feeds
Final Project